This is an updated edition of the original profile which was published in June 2010.

Infomedia18 is a significant player in India’s B2B media industry. The company’s primary business lines are publishing business directories & special interest magazines as well as providing both publishing business process outsourcing (BPO) & print solution services.

The company had been struggling financially for several years with changes in ownership, changes in strategic focus and falling revenues. Although it is not yet profitable again, revenues began to recover in 2009 – and the progress continues. For the year ended 31st March 2011, revenues were US$32 million, up 23% compared to the year before. Infomedia18 recorded a loss of US$6.9 million in the last financial year, compared with a loss of US$11 million in 2010. In the year ended 31st March 2010, revenues were US$26 million, while 2009 were US$23 million. This is still well down from the US$37 million recorded in 2008 and US$49 million in 2007.

In the financial year ended 31st March 2010, publishing operations accounted for 69% of revenues and printing services accounted for 26%. The company has offices in 25 cities across India and employs a staff of more than 1,700. The company’s network offers solid coverage of the Indian market including an established national ad sales team and a comprehensive distribution network.